New Agribusiness leaders for CBRE’s Capital Markets and Valuation teams

CBRE has appointed leading agribusiness professionals John Harrison and Angus Shaw to new Pacific leadership roles.

Mr Harrison will head CBRE’s Agribusiness Capital Market team, bringing 11 years of rural property and leadership experience to the role. In tandem, Mr Shaw has been appointed to lead CBRE’s Agribusiness Valuation & Advisory Services team after an extensive real estate advisory career spanning two decades.

The appointments reinforce CBRE’s commitment to the agribusiness sector as a key component of the firm’s global platform.

CBRE employs 75 agribusiness professionals in key gateway markets in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, South America, and the UK, providing global perspectives and connections to help deliver on client objectives.

John Harrison

CBRE’s Pacific Head of Capital Markets Flint Davidson noted, “John is extremely well connected and is highly regarded by our clients for his industry knowledge and integrity. His appointment further strengthens our Australian capabilities given John’s demonstrated leadership expertise, strong relationships with institutional, corporate, government and family farming groups, and deep understanding of their investment strategies and requirements.”

Mr Harrison has first-hand knowledge and experience in the agricultural sector, having grown up on his family’s cropping and grazing property in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia.

He is also a Certified Practising Valuer with broad experience across a wide range of agricultural assets, having led the agribusiness valuation teams at both CBRE and Colliers.

Mr Harrison said Australian farmland was regarded as a secure form of investment, which offered diversification benefits and counter-cyclical advantages to the traditional real estate assets classes of office, retail and industrial.

“Timing wise, this is an exciting opportunity to step into this role given the very strong appetite for Australian agricultural assets, particularly from institutional investors, corporate groups and larger family offices,” Mr Harrison noted.

“I am fortunate to not only form part of a very experienced national Agribusiness team of 30 but to also work within a global team of agribusiness experts, which provides CBRE with a clear point of differentiation.”

Angus Shaw

CBRE’s Pacific Head of Valuation & Advisory Services Jarrod Frazer said, “Angus has a strong track record and passion for developing successful teams. He prides himself on bridging the gap between local and industry operators through his focus on the environment, sustainability and via his extensive connections spanning institutional, corporate, and family owners.”

Mr Shaw joined CBRE two years ago, bringing a specialisation in the Energy and Resource markets, in addition to his extensive background as a rural and agribusiness valuer.

“This provides Angus with a deep understanding of both local markets and corporate returns, drawing on his experience providing advice on some of Australia's largest rural assets,” Mr Frazer said.